Self-Improvement - The DESK Magazine (Page 3)

Ask for what you want

Often I'll hear from people, especially on Twitter, who try to pitch me on their product in a roundabout way – asking questions and making small talk before finally revealing they just want to sell me something.

by Tobias van Schneider

Competing with yourself

Many Americans read the book, “To Kill a Mockingbird” at a young age. It’s considered an American classic and is often required reading in high school. Harper Lee published the book at age 34 and never published another book until right before she died at age 89 in 2015.

by Lizzy Spano

10 monthly subscriptions you absolutely need

Your life is about to get a whole lot easier.

by Lizzy Spano

What Alexa’s not telling you: Observations from your robot assistant

Dear Shelly, We’ve become quite close over the last few years. I wake you up every morning and I know all your favorite songs. I know which brand of toilet paper you buy. I’ve been here for you every time you want the light on or off. Day

by Lizzy Spano

Missed connection – we met on a street corner

Date of connection: July 7, 2016 - Lower East Side

by Lizzy Spano

Choose your own emotion

We all have our way of responding to anxiety. I tend to let it build, obsessing over whatever is causing me stress, until I have some sort of minor breakdown.

by Lizzy Spano

Designers can write, too

Throughout the “How to Get a Job at X” interview series, we’ve talked to people from companies like Nike, Pentagram and Unsplash, asking how to get a design job where they work. It’s been fascinating to see the similarities and differences in their answers, but one takeaway stands out.